Hi all,
Raspberry here, just checking in. We had our 12 week ultrasound and NT scan today, and everything came back looking good! We were so excited to see our little one again - it actually kinda looked like a baby this time, hehe. Also, it was a relief to see that there really is something going on in there! Anyway, we had told a few people already (like my boss, because I had to cancel a work trip early on) but I'm getting excited about sharing the news with more of our friends and family.

Hope everyone is doing okay. Loved all the newsy posts yesterday. Nice distraction on a gross Monday!

Hi everyone! I'm at 12 weeks tomorrow. Just got back from my NT test. All odds were on our side. Risk of DS was really low. The hematoma decreased percentage wise, but still bigger than we thought. And the other cause for concern is that the placenta is covering the cervix (placenta previa?), but I guess that it isn't uncommon for it to move into a better positions In time, so well look into it again in 4 weeks. This could also be a reason for my bleeding, in addition to the hematoma. Little tater was doing well through it all, saw its heart, arms, legs, bladder, and stomach. Crazy. We're going to do our best not to have any emergency visits for the next month!!

Pumpkin- I so hope tomorrow works out better for you! And thanks for he warning, I def had to skip some of your more gruesome details!

I'm with Jin, the vitamix is the best. Use it almost daily. Best appliance we ever got!!

Hope you all have a peaceful and uneventful night!

I just want to thank you all for keeping this thread so hopping today, since my concentration is nil. I was all geared up to take care of a long-delayed work task, only to find that the website I need to complete it is down for maintenance. Gah.

Pumpkin, so sorry to hear about your little guy's fussy day, and your adventures in nausea and vomiting. I can barely stand to change my daughter's diapers (thankfully my husband has a cold, so he's been on poop duty lately), pets might send me over the edge.

Peanut, I too am hoping these weeks fly by until the next scan! I forgot how interminable the first trimester is. And then the rest of pregnancy flies by until grinding to a halt again around 34 weeks or so. At which point everyone starts asking you when you're due and you want to punch them. Or maybe that's just me.

I saw the VitaMix at Costco and seriously thought about it... our blender's been getting a workout lately. I so can't wait for summer--watermelon!!! It just might make up for the swampy heat.

Poppy

Pumpkin back again. JinDC, add me to the mix of those jealous of your vitamix. I think we talked before about smoothies. I was really into them before the NVP hit and I expect that some day soon they'll be good again. Today has been a TERRIBLE day for me. My son slept terribly last night and I think he may be getting sick and I'm overwhelmingly, staggeringly tired. And the nausea that usually lets up occasionally throughout the day has not let up at all. I work from home and was actually just like ok screw it, i'm going to take a nap but I can't fall asleep, kept getting up thinking maybe I'll throw up, but not actually doing it. Oh, (warning, if you yourself are experiencing bad nausea skip ahead to the next paragraph, because this is GROSS) but the "best" part is my animals. Yesterday afternoon, my cat's litter box gate (that keeps the dog out of it) was jammed in a bad position so cat couldn't get to it and he relieved himself on a box of summer shoes. Bunch of cute boden sandals, and my favorite wedge heels that are actually comfortable. So I was trying to clean them up while dry heaving because DH and DS were out and I was the only one here. Then, today, working downstairs (cat litter is in other room) and dog is gone for a while and way too quiet, he comes in and his breath makes it clear the cat litter gate never got put back up and he's helped himself to a nice afternoon buffet. Cue hurling. And nobody is home and the dog keeps coming up to me trying to put his head in my lap like "wat?" AGGGGGGHHH! After that I just gave up. Again, I'm the only one here, but there's no way I'm facing the situation I know is waiting in the other room, I'll just remind DH of the guidelines for cat litter, even if we've never really been too worried before.

I'm not Jewish (happy Passover to those who are!) but I am happy to take the rest of this day off! I can't concentrate on work, but when I take a break I just feel super bored (now you see why my posts are always so long and I"m on here so often?). JinDC, I hope your seder is fantastic and worth all of the effort you put into it. What's on your menu? My parents (mom's side) were supposed to come down for Easter. They're not coming after all due to some house issues they need to fix and I have to admit I'm slightly relieved.

Thankfully Congress is in recess for the next few weeks so my job is slower than usual. I had another twin dream last night. Serenity now people because while I think that sounds super fun, I don't know how our family would deal! Whew! Okay, I need to go try to force myself to sleep, then maybe make some chicken noodle soup. That sounds tolerable today...

November interloper, I tested early too. funny because I hadn't tested for months but smelled someone's hair at trader joe's and was like "revolting!" and then tested the next day and sure enough...About 6 days before my missed period. It does make the first trimester so much longer!

Hi! Peanut here! I'm at 10 weeks today! Two more weeks until my first trimester screening where I get to see the baby again. I hope these next two weeks goes by fast.

I waited until it was on QVC for the demo - they have the best prices, and during the demo on Friday they had free shipping....so, I saved about $11 on that.
Costco has them, too.
Bed Bath does but I've heard mixed info on them taking the 20% off coupon for them, so I just went with QVC, esp because of their own guarantee outside of the Vitamix one.

It's the interloper again Pumpkin, I'm thinking about starting up a November thread after my first appointment, which is next Tuesday 4/2. Obviously I'd love to have someone to talk to on the thread, so keep an eye out!! I'm trying so hard to relax until my appointment, but, man, it's hard not to over think and over analyze everything! I should be due November 22, so it's still pretty early for me. I had the blessing and the curse of finding out super early at just 10 dpo (thanks to that super type A personality that is now making me obsess about every little thing!), so it already feels like it's been forever! So much hurry up and wait in this whole process! Also, Pumpkin- your comment about losing the battle with doughnuts cracked me up!

I'd also really like to get back to working out, but for now I'm feeling both too tired and too nervous to try to tackle that endeavor. The barre class, however, sounds great, so any updates on it would be wonderful. Also, if anyone has any recommendations for places for yoga or pilates in Alexandria, that would be great, too!

JinDC, I'm SO jealous about your Vitamix. I've really been wanting one, but we've been holding off due to the price, but green smoothies to feed the critter might be the perfect excuse.

Happy Monday everyone!

Hi all.
I can work out when I'm finished my progesterone/estrogen combo - which is technically this Friday coming up, but I'm going to taper off the use because I'm worried about going off it. I'm going to start back with my class schedule, then add my trainer on Saturdays for a bit (I'm owed some sessions, but probably won't renew just because of the cost issue, hopefully will be able to do it after the birth) and will hopefully add prenatal yoga or the barre program (the owner, Linda, told me that they definitely hope to make this a series - my only warning would be that B Fit is up two large flights of steps....not good for later in pregnancy but for 2nd Tri, it's probably good).

I don't crave juice, but when I have a taste, it's on like donkey kong - I can drink the whole container. I've been trying to drink more milk, and we're splurging on the Trickling Springs skim in the glass botte - I feel better about now consuming from all that plastic. and I drink a lot of soda stream, but sometimes it tastes weird. I've ordered my Vitamix (thanks, QVC!) which should arrive later this week, and am looking forward to my morning green smoothies so I can feel better about what I'm drinking. I have NO desire to eat salad (like, the thought grosses me out, even though I love fresh veggies).

I think we're lucky with the timing of our pregnancies (I always caveat mine by saying hopefully it continues to go well!) because spring/summer are just around the corner [even with all this snow!] and we'll have delicious fresh produce to help us feed our babies - summer peaches?! corn? TOMATOES!! I can't wait for it to be gazpacho season - I live on that in the summer, it's so healthy and refreshing. Strawberries should be right around the corner.

I hope everyone had a nice weekend - yesterday was exhausting. We aren't going anywhere for Passover (happy passover, if there are any other tribesfolk here) so I cooked all afternoon/evening so DH and I could have SOMETHING for passover - so I cooked and cooked. And once in a while I felt like I was going to throw up. I haven't yet, but that's an awful feeling.

It's Pumpkin. Hi all! Hi Interloper! If you create a November board, I may interlope right back atcha. I'm "due" Oct 31. So I might be a Novemeber mom as well. In fact, my midwife added me to her "November dates." I think they make a point of doing that, so you don't feel pressured by the due date. But I was like hey wait, I've got a Halloween baby! (JK, I'm perfectly happy to let baby cook as long as it needs). Interloper, I did the boobs thing, too. Even though this is my second time around I forgot how the symptoms come and go and drive you nuts. I'm sorry about your loss last time around. When is your first prenatal appointment, or have you had one? When in Nov. are you "due"?

Hi Wavy! So far, I'm not "showing" but what's happening is I'm so exhausted that I'm moving only when forced, so I think I'm definitely getting thicker around the waist. Some might say "gluey."

Maternity clothes....not yet. But today my pants felt snug and I was tempted. Only problem is that I was pregnant four years ago and the style looks kind of dated now. Really I just can't wait for summer and dresses where I can let it all hang out. Though I'm not looking forward to those gluey early months of "is she pregnant or losing the battle with donuts?" at the pool. Oh well!

Poppy, my little dude had a rough day today, too. He was really clingly and wanted to be held. He's 3.5 so holding is first of something I never say no to, because I know I've got like another few months at most before it's a very rare thing. But I am so fatigued and holding him all day is really tough. We sat down on the couch and read books most of the afternoon. He was probably bored out of his mind most of the day. By bedtime he was cranky.

Hi LJ, iced tea is great with some pureed fruit. Fruit is gross to me right now, but for a while I was doing that. Or, arnold palmers, half lemonade and half tea. That I might be able to handle. Maybe!

JinDC, any word on being able to work out again? I didn't make it to the barre class, just too little energy and too much nausea. But I'm really into the idea of doing it as soon as i start to feel slightly human again!

Wavy, I remember you! I hope you're feeling less wavy these days.

My NT scan isn't for another few weeks; I'm 10 weeks exactly today. I'm also getting MaterniT21 that same day, and hoping everything goes well.

No maternity clothes yet here, though I was noticing my belly seems a tad larger. I normally have a small waist and luckily got back to pre-baby weight and shape after my first, though it took a while. I'm curious to see how weight gain/belly go with this one.

November interloper: I cracked up at your description of you poking your boobs at work! I can totally see it. Fortunately (?) I started feeling crappy again Friday evening and also today, which is reassuring. So odd, the things we pregnant women like.

I'm mostly just wiped out after a long day with our toddler, who was easily the Fragilest Toddler on the Block today. Poor sweetie is usually very cheerful, but she hasn't been feeling well and a week of sleep deprivation finally caught up with her. So we did lots of cuddling and singing today, but she was so sad. Then I get sad thinking she won't be my little baby forever... hormones galore.

Off to bed! I hope you're all well.

Poppy

Wavy I have my NT test this Wedneday. I am about 12w3d. I feel like right at the 12w mark, I started being able to tell that my midsection is noticeably rounder. Not wearing maternity close yet but I tend to wear loose non-fitted clothing anyway, so I am probably okay for a bit. So far I have not gained any weight at all, but I started out overweight so I am trying to really keep weight gain to a minimum.

I am also getting tired of water. Was thinking of ice tea with a splash of fruit juice.

LJ

hey guys! it's wavy here (maybe it's been too long since i've posted and people don't remember me). . .

i have my NT test in a week or so.

water: YES so tired of it! i switch between carbonated fruit flavored waters and a splash of cranberry or prune juice, and tea (i love tea with lemon and honey or with milk and sugar).

a couple of questions for the mamas:

1. is anyone showing yet? i'm 11 weeks and feel like the showing has begun, though it's not really a proper bump yet. still showing as fatness!

2. is anyone wearing maternity clothes yet? i'm tempted to pull them out but am having a bit of a mental block wih accepting this.

3. how much weight have people gained? i've gained 3 lbs and am pretty down about it! FWIW this is baby #2, but i'm still hoping to be able to manage the weight a bit better.

hope everyone is feeling well!!

Anonymous wrote:hi Ladies! Peanut here =)

Jindc...sorry I forgot to reply about your question about the furlough. So for instance, if you are earing 4 hrs/pay period of annual leave and we end up getting furloughed a full 22 days, then you will lose out on 8 hrs of annual leave and 8 hrs of sick leave. If you're earning 6 hrs/pay period, you'll lose out on 12 hrs of annual leave and 8 hrs of sick leave.

I totally agree about the water thing. At this point, it just makes me naseous drinking. Btw, how many ounces of water do you gals drink per day? My husband has been encouraging me to drink milk but I've always hated milk so I haven't at all.


Also, i'm can't believe I have to wait two more weeks for my next sonogram =/ Seems like time is just dragging.

How have you gals avoided telling friends? My OB suggested we wait until after the 12 week appt. It's been really hard for me because I'm generally a social person and always meet up with friends for happy hours/brunch and it always involves drinking. I know if I show up and decline a drink they will know right away.

My sister sent me the announcement ideas link earlier. They were hillarious. i'm thinking we might do the book one. I might make fake book covers for my husband and I. his will say "how to survive a pregnant wife". mine will say "Am I crazy, pregnant, or both?"

forreal, i've been so up and down that I may atually end up being that crazy pregnant person.

eeks, excuse all the typos.

hi Ladies! Peanut here =)

Jindc...sorry I forgot to reply about your question about the furlough. So for instance, if you are earing 4 hrs/pay period of annual leave and we end up getting furloughed a full 22 days, then you will lose out on 8 hrs of annual leave and 8 hrs of sick leave. If you're earning 6 hrs/pay period, you'll lose out on 12 hrs of annual leave and 8 hrs of sick leave.

I totally agree about the water thing. At this point, it just makes me naseous drinking. Btw, how many ounces of water do you gals drink per day? My husband has been encouraging me to drink milk but I've always hated milk so I haven't at all.


Also, i'm can't believe I have to wait two more weeks for my next sonogram =/ Seems like time is just dragging.

How have you gals avoided telling friends? My OB suggested we wait until after the 12 week appt. It's been really hard for me because I'm generally a social person and always meet up with friends for happy hours/brunch and it always involves drinking. I know if I show up and decline a drink they will know right away.

My sister sent me the announcement ideas link earlier. They were hillarious. i'm thinking we might do the book one. I might make fake book covers for my husband and I. his will say "how to survive a pregnant wife". mine will say "Am I crazy, pregnant, or both?"

forreal, i've been so up and down that I may atually end up being that crazy pregnant person.

Hi everyone. I'm an interloper, as I'm due in November, but since there's no November thread (yet) I've been following along to help me keep my sanity! Glad to hear everyone is doing well, despite some bumps along the way- it's been exciting to get a sneak peak into what's coming up for me! I had a missed miscarriage that I found out about at 10.5 weeks back in November, so I've been really nervous about everything so far, but am trying to stay positive, but also don't want to get my hopes up too high! I've got my first doctor appointment at 6w3d, so at least it's on the earlier side, and hopefully I'll get some positive news then. But, in the meantime, Poppy, like you, every time I'm feeling normal at all, I start to get worried! I'm constantly poking at/squishing my boobs just to make sure they're still sore. I'm fairly certain that if anyone at work catches/sees me they're going to be VERY confused! Anyhow, I just wanted to say hi and thanks to everyone for sharing, it's definitely made these last couple of weeks a little easier!